04/22/2002
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"I think America is at its best when it leads toward an ideal."
"The enemy would like nothing more than the United States to precipitously pull out and withdraw before the Iraqis are prepared to defend themselves."
"We will stay as long as is necessary to help the Iraqis secure their country."
"I look forward to leading the world in that direction for the next 4 years."